Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX350

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 6 years before the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ15W scores versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.